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  • In Her Own Words ... Meet Deirdre: 2019 Shelter from the Storm Testimonial

    Deirdre Holloway, a California State University Sacramento graduate and former client at the VOA-NCNN Transitional Housing for Former Foster Youth Program addresses the audience at the 2019 Shelter from the Storm breakfast to share her story to shed light on the specific challenges and trauma of a childhood in foster care.

  • Our Vision: Leo McFarland at the 2019 Shelter from the Storm breakfast

    Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada's 18th annual breakfast hosts stories of inspiration, success, and vision. Leo McFarland, CEO and President, shares his thoughts and reflections of the organization.

  • The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Homelessness

    How much is the homeless crisis costing Sacramento? Is there a better way? VOA invests in what works.

  • Wells Fargo Grants VOA $75,000 to Sustain Programming at Mather Community Campus

    BIG VOA THANKS to Wells Fargo for their generous support of Mather Community Campus (MCC) programs with a $75,000 grant. Without you, we couldn't do what we do!

  • Our Little Light Foundation Grants VOA $100,000 to Sustain Programming at Mather Community Campus

    Big thanks to Our Little Light Foundation for their generous support of Mather Community Campus (MCC) programs with a $100K grant. Watch what happens when we tell VOA board member Paul Esch and the residents at MCC!

  • Faces of hope

    See the faces you give hope to...

  • Our Vision 2018 Leo McFarland shares at the Shelter from the Storm event

    Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada 17th annual breakfast hosts stories of inspiration, success, and vision. Leo McFarland, CEO and President, shares his thoughts and reflections of the organization.

  • Meet Lauren - Shelter from the Storm 2018 Testimonial

    Lauren has been with the Volunteers of America's Transitional Housing for Former Foster Youth Program for almost two years now. She hopes to pursue a degree at Humbolt University after graduation. "Here at VOA, I feel like I'm not alone. I've learned to not lose hope in the world, because there are people and places like VOA that will help you rebuild your life. As for my future, I am full of hope." -Lauren

  • Winter Triage Shelter

    ​The Winter Triage Shelter is an innovative solution to serve those homeless that are most critically in need. This shelter is "low barrier" and includes 200 beds. The focus of this shelter is based on moving these people in need into housing. Volunteers of America is proud to have been chosen to run this shelter and to help support those in need.​

  • First Ever Winter Triage Shelter Opens in Sacramento

    A quick look at the planning, construction and opening of the Winter Triage Shelter. Comments from Sacramento Mayor Steinberg, Councilmen Harris and Warren; and VOA President & CEO Leo McFarland. Plus a glimpse of the first clients entering as the doors opened Friday December 8, 2017. 2 min video